Job DetailsA law degree from a top international university.Admitted to practice as a lawyer and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction. Dual-qualified candidates with both civil law and common law admissions are especially encouraged to apply.Fluent in English.Minimum of 8 years of professional experience as a lawyer at a reputable international law firm and/or in-house, of which:A minimum of 3 years of experience advising on financial services regulations; in-house experience in a fintech startup environment is preferred.A minimum of 4 years of experience as a corporate lawyer.Strong legal and regulatory compliance knowledge around US/EU/UK payment regulations; MENA regulatory knowledge preferred.Strong corporate and commercial law knowledge.Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.Ability to prioritize and multitask, particularly when working under pressure and to tight deadlines.A methodical approach to work with a strong focus on accuracy.Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage a team.Company DescriptionCareem is building the everything app for the greater Middle East, making it easier than ever to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Careem is led by a powerful purpose to simplify and improve the lives of people and build an awesome organisation that inspires. Since 2012, Careem has created earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of over 50 million customers, and built a platform for the regions best talent to thrive and for entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Careem operates in over 70 cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan. In 2019, we were acquired by Uber for $3.1 billion USD, solidifying our position as the biggest unicorn in the Middle East and providing new opportunities for startups in the region. This acquisition allowed us to bring some of the best talent into our organisation, which was a critical part of our growth strategy. Now, were excited to explore synergies with the global technology investor e& following their $400 million investment in the Careem Super App. With two strong partners in e& and Uber, were looking forward to building category-leading verticals and scaling the Super App across our key markets.

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